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Khamil Bailey is founder and CEO of Cocoapreneur PGH.
Justine Russo is director of sustainability and business intelligence at PITT OHIO.
Sarah Mayer is a partner and owner at Shift Collaborative.
Gabrielle Morella is the managing partner at Morella & Associates.
"This city and its community will always have my heart."
"My background allows me to see the full picture of a business."
"Some days the load we carry as women in leadership can feel heavy."
"Advertising is an amazing profession because I’m always learning."
"Strong leadership means building teams, developing people, telling the truth about systemic inequities and refusing to reduce human beings to case numbers or outcomes on a spreadsheet."
"Believe in your capability, trust your work ethic, and never let the industry define your limits."
"I’ve come to understand that growth requires a certain level of discomfort."
"I know what I want, and I go for it."
"We are striving to make craft beer more approachable and affordable; we have a product line launching soon that will reflect quality at a budget-friendly price."
"My personal goal is to lead with authenticity."
"I believe service is at the heart of good leadership; it’s the foundation of how I lead."
"People loved the idea of reusing these beautiful, once-loved gowns, for reasons both environmental and budgetary."
"As an entrepreneur and property investor myself, I understand the transaction from both a professional and personal level."
"I pride myself on unlikely and surprising flavors that you don’t typically see in this classic French confection."
"My job at the funeral home has never been about answering the question ‘why’ but more about focusing on what I can do for the families, and very simply, that’s what I do."
"I am a passionate advocate for creative leadership and equity."
"I creatively and intuitively lead with an open heart and mind to develop exceptional client experiences."
"I believe in setting a clear vision and empowering others to take ownership and thrive."
"Whether I’m building a brand, shaping a product or redeveloping a block, I move with urgency and clarity."
"Approaching business with a heart for serving others provides me with self-awareness, compassion and respect for others."